The ADX General Index fell by a quarter percent, closing at 2,564.02 points. Aldar Properties (off 1.65% at Dhs1.19), Sorouh Real Estate (down 1.72% at Dhs1.13) and Eshraq Properties (eight percent lower at Dhs0.47) weighed on the index in particular. Around 29.2m shares were traded, valued at Dhs44.2m. A record number of 12 shares closed flat, while six stock gained and 15 securities lost.